( O S H 365 1 , T o t a l E n v i r on m ent a l H e alth and S af e ty M anage m ent Cou r s e Sy ll abu s ) Course Description A comprehensive study of the essential component needed in developing an effective safety management system. Examines the cultural aspects of integrating total safety management into all levels of an operation. Course Textbook Manuele, F. A. (2008). Advanced safety management focusing on Z10 and serious injury prevention. Hoboken, N.J: John Wiley & Sons. Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Describe the characteristics of an effective safety management system. 2. Discuss the importance of management commitment in establishing a safety culture. 3. Develop effective safety management policy statements, goals, and objectives. 4. Discuss the need for employee involvement in the development and execution of an effective safety management system. 5. Recognize the importance of clear assignment of safety responsibilities. 6. Establish safety accountability and develop related performance measures. 7. Describe the components of a hazard prevention and control system. 8. Apply risk management principles to reduce the impact of workplace hazards. 9. Explain various incident causation theories and use these theories to conduct an incident investigation. 10. Identify safety and health training needs. 11. Apply continuous improvement principles to safety management concepts. 12. Assess the effectiveness of an existing safety management system. Credits Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit. Course Structure 1. Unit Learning Objectives: Each unit contains Unit Learning Objectives that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit. 2. Unit Lessons: Each unit contains a Unit Lesson, which discusses lesson material. 3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the textbook. Supplemental Readings are provided in the unit study guides to aid students in their course of study. 4. Learning Activities (Non-Graded): These non-graded Learning Activities are provided in Units I-VIII to aid students in their course of study. 5. Key Terms: Key Terms are intended to guide students in their course of study. Students should pay particular attention to Key Terms as they represent important concepts within the unit material and reading. 6. Discussion Boards: Discussion Boards are a part of all Waldorf courses. Information and specifications regarding these assignments are provided in the Academic Policies listed in the Course Menu bar. 7. Unit Assessments: This course contains seven Unit Assessments, one to be completed at the end of Units I-VII. Assessments are composed of multiple choice and written response questions. 8. Unit Assignments: Students are required to submit for grading Unit Assignments in Units III, IV, V, and VII. ...